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Trump Touts Strikes on Iran, Downplays Mine Threat in Hormuz  Bloomberg.com

Hezbollah and Iran had launched joint attack on more than 50 targets including Israeli military bases Middle East live – latest updates Israeli warplanes bombarded Beirut’s southern suburbs and southern Lebanon after Hezbollah launched drones and rockets at northern Israel on Wednesday night in a sharp escalation of the 10-day conflict. Hezbollah let off successive volleys of rockets and drone swarms at Israel on Wednesday night, injuring two people, with most of the projectiles either being intercepted or falling into open areas. Continue reading...

Extent of Iran's attacks shows it was better prepared for war then White House thought, officials tells NYT, which reports at least 17 American sites have been damaged The post At least 25 Iranian attacks have targeted US sites in Middle East, analysis finds appeared first on The Times of Israel.

China openly mocks U.S. war with Iran  CNN

Ending Iran War Quickly Carries Big Risks for the U.S. and Allies  WSJ

Cost of Iran conflict hits $11.3 billion for US in first week: AP Source  KATU

For the past 12 days, Israel has closed Al-Aqsa Mosque and restricted movement in the Old City of Jerusalem.

What role has cyber warfare played in Iran?  BBC

Trump administration releasing 172 million barrels of oil from strategic reserve as Iran war causes soaring prices  CBS News

Iran demands recognition of its rights, war reparations and guarantees against future aggression to end the war.

Professor Warns of Oil Shock if Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed  Syracuse University Today

Energy Secretary Hopes Strait of Hormuz Traffic Will Return in ‘Next Few Weeks’  WSJ

The country's prime minister urges resilience, says government committed to ensuring people's lives are not disrupted.

Iranian president’s son says new supreme leader “is safe” as injury rumors swirl  CNN

Trump tries to navigate Iran war and rising gas prices at first rally since strikes began  NBC News

Energy from the Sun Doesn’t Pass Through the Strait of Hormuz  The Santa Barbara Independent

US President Says Reopening Strait of Hormuz and Stabilizing Global Oil Prices Are Key US Objectives Amid Iran Conflict  Kurdistan24

Trump claims US has destroyed much of Iran’s military capabilities US President Donald Trump said the US has destroyed Iran’s navy, air defence systems, radar networks and parts of its leadership during its war on Iran. “And we could do a lot worse,” he told reporters, adding that remaining targets in the country could be eliminated “in an hour”. Trump also said he was not concerned about possible Iran-backed attacks on US soil and urged oil companies to continue using the Strait of Hormuz despite Iranian warnings.

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Savannah couple continues humanitarian work in Iraq as US-Israel war with Iran nears two-week mark  WTOC